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How to Say ‘Is there a cheaper option?’ in German

Gibt es eine günstigere Option?

gibt ess EYE-nuh GUEN-stig-eh-reh op-TSYOHN

[gibt ess EYE-nuh GUEN-stig-eh-reh op-TSYOHN]

Phrase Breakdown

Gibt es

gibt ess

Is there

A fixed question opener meaning 'is there'.

Example

Gibt es ein Problem?

Is there a problem?

Words in this phrase

Gibt

[gibt]

is there / are there

Form of 'geben' used to ask whether something exists or is available.

Example

Gibt es einen Parkplatz hinter dem Restaurant?

Is there a parking lot behind the restaurant?

[ess]

it / there

Part of the fixed phrase Gibt es...? meaning is there...?.

Example

Es gibt heute noch freie Tische.

There are still free tables today.

eine günstigere Option?

EYE-nuh GUEN-stig-eh-reh op-TSYOHN

a cheaper option?

'Option' is feminine, so the article is 'eine' and the adjective ends in -e. The 'ü' is like 'ee' said with rounded lips.

Example

Das ist eine günstigere Option.

That is a cheaper option.

Words in this phrase

eine

[EYE-nuh]

The feminine accusative article before 'Frage.'

Example

Ich möchte Ihnen eine Frage zur Arbeitskultur stellen.

I would like to ask you a question about work culture.

günstigere

[GUEN-stig-eh-reh]

cheaper

Comparative of günstig with feminine ending.

Example

Ich suche eine günstigere Lösung.

I'm looking for a cheaper solution.

Option

[op-TSYOHN]

option

A choice or alternative.

Example

Das ist eine gute Option.

That is a good option.

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